"I'm an artist and that means I can be as egotistical as I want to be."
"You can't always trust your mother."
Source: Song: Last Great American Whale, Album: New York
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Lou Reed
Musician, Songwriter
Lou Reed was an influential American musician and songwriter known for his innovative approach to rock music and his exploration of complex themes in works like 'The Velvet Underground.'
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